Novel Treatment for Rotator Cuff Tears

Ultrasonic Tenotomy as a Treatment of Partial Rotator Cuff Tear of the Supraspinatus Tendon: A Pilot Feasibility Study

The focus of this study is to examine changes in pain scores, strength, and range of motion over time following an ultrasonic tenotomy on a partial tear (<50%) of the supraspinatus tendon of the rotator cuff.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Evidence of partial tear (< 50%) of the supraspinatus tendon on MRI.

Exclusion Criteria:

• A tear of the supraspinatus tendon greater > 50% and any areas of full thickness tearing, concomitant tears > 25% of other rotator cuff tendons (infraspinatus, teres minor or subscapularis), or acute tear of the glenoid labrum.
• Evidence of systemic illness/infection requiring oral or IV antibiotics during the recruitment period.
• Evidence of overlying skin infection or lesion at the proposed device insertion point on the shoulder.
• Previous corticosteroid injection within three months.
• Those individuals less than 25 and greater than 75 years of age will be excluded.